What is the most reasonable way to go to Tibet by train from Shandong?

Pony has been to Tibet three times, once by train and twice by plane. Now let me share how to take the train to Tibet for the first time.

First of all, the Malay shared his personal feelings about going to Tibet by train and plane:

Fly to Lhasa:

Because once I went to Tibet for only 10 days, I naturally chose to go by plane. It can be said that the scenery along the way from Chengdu is infinitely beautiful. After a short sleep, when you wake up, you are completely attracted by the scenery you saw. The endless snow-capped mountains are white and super spectacular. You will definitely feel the scenery of the snow-capped mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Tips:

What kind of travelers are suitable to fly to Lhasa: short travel time; Want a comfortable experience; If you want to enjoy the snow-capped mountains from the air, anyone who wants to meet one of the three reasons can choose a plane.

Go to Lhasa by train;

The first time I traveled to Lhasa, I chose the train pushed by many people for the first time. It can be said that I am kinder than a plane. Through the window, you can enjoy many scenic spots along the way, such as Qinghai Lake, snow-capped mountains, grasslands and Hoh Xil, so that you can appreciate the customs of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau once.

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What kind of travelers are suitable for going to Lhasa by train;

Sufficient travel time; Want to slowly adapt to the altitude of the plateau; A place for tourists who want to enjoy the scenery along the way, such as Hoh Xil and nagqu grassland (besides, train travel is more economical).

Personal summary: I personally strongly recommend that you go to Lhasa by train, especially for the first time travelers to Tibet.

So what is the most reasonable way to go to Tibet by train from Shandong?

If you want to go to Tibet from Shandong, there is no direct bus, but you can transfer. We can consider three options:

Scheme 1: Jinan-Xuzhou-Lhasa

Option 2: Jinan-Zhengzhou-Lhasa

Option 3: Jinan -Xi 'an Lhasa

The above three methods all take 46-50 hours, and even the whole sleeper is a very hard journey. If you are not an experienced backpacker, it is not recommended that you walk by train.

Pony recommends the following ways: fly from Jinan to Xining, and then take a sleeper or hard seat from Xining to Lhasa.

Why does Pony recommend this route?

1. This route can save a lot of time and is much more comfortable than the previous whole train route. The running time from Xining to Lhasa is about 2 1 hour.

As we all know, train tickets from all over the world to Lhasa often need to be robbed. If you choose to start from Xining, you will get tickets more easily, because all the shuttle buses to Lhasa will pass through Xining, which will greatly increase your chances (so don't consider such a trip in the peak season.

3. During the stopover in Xining, you can also choose the route of carpooling or one-day tour, and punch in the next stop of Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake.

Specific route planning?

From Jinan to Xining, in many cases, as long as the transit ticket is 300 yuan, free rooms will be provided during the transit, which is very cost-effective. The specific shifts are as follows:

There are many trains from Xining to Lhasa. How to choose a better one?

Because the scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is mainly concentrated in the Golmud-Lhasa section, you must choose to pass by here during the day. Therefore, if you have enough tickets, I recommend taking Z 165 and Z265, and you can basically enjoy 70-80% of the scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

So what are the highlights along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway?

You can focus on the following places. The scenery is quite good, especially some stations have enough time to get off and punch in and take pictures:

Gangcha Station: Looking south of the platform, you can see a very vast farm. Qinghai Lake is far from the farm. If you go there in summer, you can see rape flowers and lakes.

Emerald Everest Station: This station is located in Golmud Township, Golmud City, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. There is an observation deck here, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Emerald Everest.

Wang Kun Station: This station is a bit like the Jade Everest Station. From the platform here, you can overlook the majestic Kunlun Mountain.

Tuohe River: Near this station, you can see Tuotuo River, the source of the Yangtze River.

Tanggula Station: This is the highest station on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. You can punch in.

Of course, there are many scenic spots along the way, such as Hoh Xil, nagqu grassland, Tanggula Pass and other places, all of which are beautiful, so we should pay attention to them. The following is the real scene that Pony once shot on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway:

Tips for riding on Qinghai-Tibet Railway:

Every car of the train to Lhasa will be equipped with an instrument to show the altitude. You can have a look if you are interested.

After Golmud, the conductor will prompt that there will be oxygen supply, so if there is altitude sickness or adverse reaction, don't worry. Be sure to ask the conductor for feedback. Generally speaking, there won't be any big problems, so don't worry. Especially in Tanggula, remember to drink more water and eat more fruits.

The above pony shared the most reasonable answer about how to travel to Tibet by train from Shandong. I hope I can help you.